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A close up of sliced Gluten-Free Pumpkin Squares with thick cream cheese frosting on a wooden board
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten -free all-purpose flour blend (containing xanthan gum)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 4 large egg s
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use an offset spatula to spread it into an even layer.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack before applying frosting.
  • To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and airy.
  • Add the powdered sugar and the remaining teaspoon of vanilla extract, beating on low speed initially and then increasing to high until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled pumpkin base and cut into 24 equal squares.